If accusations of sexual misconduct weren’t enough to force Conyers out, the fact that he cut a side-deal with one of his accusers using taxpayer dollars to pay for a no-show job made it even more inevitable. And the Detroit Free Press argued in an editorial on Tuesday that it made it even more necessary.

What is the future of that seat now? What does it mean for the future of Detroiters’ representation in Congress going forward?

Sen. Ian Conyers joins the show to talk about his interest in running to succeed his great uncle, as well as the situation surrounding accusations of sexual misconduct against the former Congressman and others.

“It’s one of those moments in our country that we need to start focusing on the culture and starting as early as possible with our young men in teaching them what’s acceptable and what’s not,” says Sen. Conyers.

“I think I’m very glad to see this come to light and to see legislation that’s strong in getting rid of it but still holding a safe space for those who have credible claims to come forward and not feel like they are victims, especially those who are, in fact, survivors,” says Sen. Conyers.

Michigan Public Radio Network State Capitol Bureau Chief Rick Pluta also joins the show to talk about who might be running for that seat, the politics involved, and what happens with victims’ claims now that Congressman Conyers has resigned.

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